Cook Islands

‘Australia will be next’: The Cook Islands travel bubble just got closer

A Cook Islands travel bubble could happen before June as the nation opens up to New Zealand and begins its vaccination program.

New itineraries in Aranui Cruises' 2021 program

New itineraries in Aranui Cruises’ 2021 program

Delve deeper into the South Pacific with Aranui Cruises’ 2021 program, which features three new itineraries exploring 11 new island destinations.

10 reasons to visit the Cook Islands

10 reasons to visit the Cook Islands

Discover 10 reasons to visit the Cook Islands; the archipelago that is becoming known as a South Pacific leader in eco-tourism.

Aitutaki

Blue lagoons of Aitutaki

If you’re dreaming of jewelled turquoise lagoons, colourful reefs and deserted sandy beaches, you need only think of Aitutaki

Conservation in the Cook Islands

Plonked in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean, you’ll find the Cook Islands, brimming with colour, culture and a surprisingly contemporary outlook on conservation

Pacific Resort Hotel Group: Paradise found in Cook Islands

A select group of boutique hospitality options set in prime locations in breathtaking Aitutaki and Rarotonga

Go slow in the Cook Islands

There is no better vacation than one where time seems to stand still, allowing visitors to wring every last drop of enjoyment

Air New Zealand upgrades Sydney, Rarotonga service

Air New Zealand has upgraded its aircraft to a 787-9 Dreamliner on the direct Sydney to Rarotonga service

Cook Islands idyll: A story in photos

Photographer Ewen Bell shares his stunning collection of shots capturing the idyllic essence of the Cook Islands’ people, culture, food and landscapes

Family-friendly South Pacific sojourns

Just a few short flying hours from Australia, there are plenty of family-friendly destinations combining aquatic playgrounds with magnificent resorts